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Return of the Durex Avanti Condom

We have received word from a source that the Durex Avanti is due to be released in March of 2009. The new Avanti product will no longer be made of Polyurethane instead being manufactured using Polyisoprene, the same material being used to manufacture the new

Crown Condoms Thailand & Japan What's The Deal

We received dozens of calls from customers about Crown Skinless Skin Condoms and the fact that the “New” Crown Condoms say made in “Thailand” and not made in “Japan” like previous versions.

Help in choosing the Right Snugger Fit Condom

I get asked the same question time and time again. "Which Condom is the best condom for a buddy of mine that is not so well endowed?" This is probably the most asked question i receive on a daily basis.

Choosing The Right Personal Lubricant

Many customers ask us about lubricants, which are best, which contain benzocaine, etc... Below is some info to help you find the right personal lubricant. Please Note: All lubes on our website are safe for use with condoms and toys unless otherwise noted.

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About Climax Control Condoms

"It's a tantra master wrapped in foil, the antidote to impatient passion. Two lines of "climax control" condoms that contain a mild anethetic, Benzocaine, promise men the sort of self-restraint that once required tantric meditation or at least a distracting thought or two during sex.

Durex Sex Survey

Who is Doing It and How Often: Although we don't recommend comparing your sex life to what others consider to be normal, it can be interesting to see how often other couples have intercourse.

HPV Information

Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own.

Center of Disease Control Male Latex Condom Fact Sheet

In June 2000, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), convened a workshop to evaluate the published evidence establishing the effectiveness of latex male condoms in preventing STDs, including HIV. A summary report from that workshop was completed in July 2001 (http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ dmid/stds/condomreport.pdf). This fact sheet is based on the NIH workshop report and additional studies that were not reviewed in that report or were published subsequent to the workshop (see link for additional references). Most epidemiologic studies comparing rates of STD transmission between condom users and non-users focus on penile-vaginal intercourse.

Condoms: Barriers to Bad News

What do condoms have in common with toothpaste and toilet paper?

Not enough, according to Adam Glickman, owner of the Condomania stores in New York and Los Angeles. Glickman, who has sold condoms by the millions to individuals and organizations such as the Peace Corps and Planned Parenthood, says condoms should be viewed as ordinary, like toothpaste and toilet paper. "People have gotten past asking, 'Isn't brushing my teeth every morning a hassle?' Given the world we live in, wearing condoms is something you just have to do, like brushing your teeth. The stakes are too high."

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Latex Allergy and Lubricant Allergy. What to do. Your Questions Answered.

Posted by Condom Depot on 12/22/2008

Q. My wife is allergic to Latex Condoms and also is Allergic to the lubricant in Condoms. Is there such thing as a Non Latex Condom that is also not lubricated?

Q. My wife is allergic to Latex Condoms and also is Allergic to the lubricant in Condoms. Is there such thing as a

Non Latex Condom that is also not lubricated?

A. This is a pretty common concern for many people that experience irritation when using condoms. The problem however is not as cut and dry as it may seem. First off I would like to know whether your wife has a Diagnosis from a Health Care provider of being allergic to latex. Usually the answer is no and the diagnosis was self diagnosis from Web MD or another source that shows "Latex Allergy" as a possible condition based on a symptom of the irritation.

Back about 5 years or so a new condom came across my desk called a Trojan Supra Condom. It was a non latex condom designed for those allergic to latex. The product was seriously flawed however. More on that below. Many people that experience irritation from latex condoms are not actually allergic to latex. They are actually allergic to the Lubricant on the condom, primarily Non-Oxynol-9 Spermicide. NonOxynol-9 (or more commonly called Non-9 or simply Spermicide ) is a powerful detergent that in the realm of condoms is falsely believed to kill sperm on contact making conception less likely. For the purpose of this question I will not go into details on that here but much more information is available at http://www.condomdepot.com/non9/.

Spermicide has been shown to cause micro fissures inside the Vagina and/or Anal Cavity. These “Micro Tears” mimic the symptoms of a Latex Allergy by damaging these sensitive areas.

When Trojan came out with its condom for those Allergic to latex, they included this poisonous lubricant on the condom. The Trojan Supra came in one model only. Lubricated with Spermicide. This caused many people to forgo using condoms entirely because those with an actual latex allergy started experiencing irritation and those who thought they were allergic to latex also had this irritation.

So getting to the answer to your question, First I would like to know what type of condom you experienced your problems with. Does the wrapper say Spermicide or NonOxynol-9? If it does I would suggest trying a condom with a less toxic lubricant. A good choice would be a Beyond Seven Aloe or Kimono Micro Thin Ultra Lubricated or any other condom without Spermicide.

If your wife is actually allergic to latex per a Doctors Diagnosis, I would recommend a NON LATEX condom not lubricated with Spermicide such as a Lifestyles Skyn, a new Trojan Supra without Spermicide or Naturalamb*.

To specifically answer your question, the only Non Latex, Non Lubricated form of birth control is the FC Female Condom. It is Polyurethane (Non Latex) and contains no lubrication.

Please note: CondomDepot.Com does not sell any condoms that contain Spermicide.

*Naturalamb only offers protection against unwanted pregnancy. It does not protect against STDs or HIV.

~ John Fidi – Founder CondomDepot.com

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